Earth Sciences degrees in Scotland

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University of Glasgow

33 earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
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There are so many places to study and just chill on campus. Be it the cafes and restaurants around or the university buildings. It’s really really clean and tidy too. The staff here are so nice too really kind. Overall super nice uni would decide to study here again. An improvement id really appreciate is recorded tutorials since I think they’re really fast. The help desk online isn’t really helpful.

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Environmental Geoscience
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Year 1
  • Earth Science 1A
  • Earth Science 1B
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Archaeology/Environmental Geoscience
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Year 1
  • Earth Science 1A
  • Earth Science 1B
  • Archaeology 1A: The Archaeology of Scotland
  • Archaeology 1B: Archaeology in The Modern World
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Heriot-Watt University

2 earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 48th
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PROS - The university has been absolutely stellar at providing opportunities to those who put in that extra effort. - Support, particularly the maths gym provided by the uni for those needing extra math tuition is an incredible resource. - Lecturers are always quick to respond to questions and available for feedback out with timetabled classes. - The facilities available to electrical engineering students (the GRiD in particular) is very good. More advanced equipment is available to those who require it through research projects or other related endeavours. - The university shop and various cafes/canteens all have quality products and competitive prices. CONS - Some course have suffered when lecturers are delivering them for their first time. This is understandable however. - Issues with inaccurate or frequently fluctuating timetables can be frustrating at times.

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Geography, Society and Environment - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Geography Today
  • Geography in the City
  • Human Geography
  • Our Dynamic Earth
  • Scottish Geographies
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Geography
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Year 1
  • Geography Today
  • Geography in the City
  • Human Geography
  • Our Dynamic Earth
  • Scottish Geographies
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University of Aberdeen

19 earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 44th
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Studying at University of Aberdeen has been a truly rewarding experience because of its supportive academic environment, knowledgeable staff, and diverse international community. The university encourages independent thinking and research development while also providing students with guidance and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One area that could always be further improved is expanding student support and social spaces even more, but overall it remains an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

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Geoscience
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Year 1
  • Earth's Materials (GL1505)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • Global Worlds, Global Challenges (GG1008)
  • Global Worlds, Local Challenges (GG1510)
  • The Earth Through Geological Time (GL1005)
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French and Geography (5 yrs) - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • Global Worlds, Global Challenges (GG1008)
  • Global Worlds, Local Challenges (GG1510)
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University of St Andrews

51 earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
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Student safety and community feel is very strong. Lots of history surrounding the university and the town is beautiful. To improve I would have better transport for student to move between town and the nearest cities (like Edinburgh), better nightlife for the students and more accomodation.

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Environmental Earth Sciences
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Year 1
  • Earth Resources and Environment
  • Understanding Planet Earth
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Earth Sciences - MGeol (Hons)
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  • Earth Resources and Environment
  • Understanding Planet Earth
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The University of Edinburgh

10 earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Earth Sciences
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Year 1
  • Earth Dynamics
  • Evolution of the Living Earth
  • Introduction to the Geological Record
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Earth Sciences - MEarthSci
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  • Earth Dynamics
  • Evolution of the Living Earth
  • Introduction to the Geological Record
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University of Dundee

13 earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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Geography
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Level 1
  • Introduction to Geography Part 1: The Unequal World
  • Introduction to Geography Part 2: Environment, the City and Society
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Geography - MA (Hons)
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  • Introduction to Geography Part 1: The Unequal World
  • Introduction to Geography Part 2: Environment, the City and Society
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University of Stirling

5 earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 81th
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The best aspects are: The campus itself, its really beautiful and really nice to be around so much nature. The societies on offer are brilliant because there are so many options and each one of them are properly run by enthusiastic people, plus they are very cheap to join. The sports clubs are also amazing with lots of options to choose from and you can meet people with similar hobbies. The worst aspects are: The buildings themselves can be very confusing and they do not look good from the outside. However the updated interior makes them very modern from the inside. There isn't a lot of space to study or eat because it is often very busy in the atrium which can be annoying.

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Mathematics and Professional Education
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Education: Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology(EDUU9E1)
  • Introduction to Education: Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology(EDUU9X1)
  • Introduction to Education: Politics, Policy and Practice(EDUU9E2)
  • Mathematics I(MATU9N1)
  • Mathematics II(MATU9N2)
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Environmental Geography and Professional Education
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Year 1
  • Global Environmental Issues(GEOU2GE)
  • Introduction to Education: Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology (EDUU9E1)
  • Introduction to Education: Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology (EDUU9X1)
  • Introduction to Education: Politics, Policy and Practice (EDUU9E2)
  • People and Power: Politics of the British Isles(POLU9A1)
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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

10 earth-sciences courses
star rating 2.6
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SCOTLAND
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UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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